AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Therapy Services

Dr. Palmer is trained in Behavioral Therapy (BT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). 

Check out this helpful website to see how effective BT and CBT are in treating most disorders of childhood.

Psychological services are available for children and teens from 3 to 18 years of age.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically validated treatment that helps parents attune to their child and improve the parent-child relationship. PCIT is an 12-week program with specific goals and strategies for each session.

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Individual therapy for children and teens who may be experiencing challenges due to:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Disruptive behavior

Learning challenges / learning disabilities

Social skills deficits and friendship issues

Depression

Anxiety

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Transitions (for example: graduation)

Grief and loss

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

Therapy can help parents and caregivers address:

Behavioral challenges and discipline issues

Family functioning and parent-child conflict

Separation and divorce

Parent conflict about discipline and parenting

Blended families and step-parenting

School concerns

Dr. Palmer also offers an 8-week parenting course that helps parents establish basic rules and discipline for improving parenting and overall family functioning. This course is offered in individual, one-on-one appointments or in a group format. Check that out here.

Testing Services

Testing may be requested to help determine if an individual experiences a LEARNING DISORDER, ADHD, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, and SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL diagnoses such as ANXIETY or DEPRESSION.

Testing may also be requested when an individual is needing an updated IEP or when transitioning to college.

Testing typically requires several hours of face-to-face time with the individual as well as separate appointments for parents/caregivers. 

Most often testing will involve communication with the child’s teachers and a classroom observation. 

Following all data collection, an appointment is set to provide feedback and recommendations.

A full report is provided to parents that will include suggestions for treatment and school recommendations as applicable.

Court Involved Services

Dr. Palmer is able to provide support to children and parents who are involved in the court system due to separation or divorce.

Therapy for Court-Involved Children and Parents
Dr. Palmer has experience in providing therapy that has been ordered by a court, recommended by a legal representative, or desired by a parent during a divorce proceeding.

Parent Coaching and Co-Parenting
Co-parenting following a separation or divorce can be difficult and Dr. Palmer is able to work with parents who are motivated to co-parent effectively. Parent coaching and co-parenting sessions are typically provided virtually.

Custody Evaluation
Dr. Palmer is trained in conducting custody evaluations as directed by the court as a result of a custody dispute.

Parent Resources